False Alarm! USGS says Catalina Island quake was 'non-earthquake event'

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.0-magnitude earthquake Friday off the coast of Catalina Island, but later determined that the quake never actually happened.

Preliminary 3.4-magnitude quake rattles Ontario area

A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck early Tuesday morning about 4 miles east of Ontario, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 

7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan; tsunami risk receding

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory.

Preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes Ventura County

A preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Saturday evening in Ventura County. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Preliminary 3.2-magnitude earthquake rocks Valencia area

A preliminary 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Valencia area on Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

3.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Ventura County

A preliminary 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck Thursday afternoon in Ventura County.

3.5 magnitude earthquake hits near Redlands

A preliminary magnitude 3.5 earthquake shook San Bernardino County Friday. The quake struck shortly before noon on New Year's Eve.

Earthquake swarm: More than 40 quakes reported off Oregon coast in 24 hours

More than 40 earthquakes were recorded in 24 hours off the Oregon coast, but experts say that the cluster of quakes is not cause for alarm.

Peru struck by magnitude-7.5 earthquake, USGS says

The quake occurred at 5:52 a.m. (1052 GMT) and its epicenter was in the Amazon region, 42 kilometers (26 miles) north northwest of the city of Barranca. It had a magnitude of 7.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Hawaii earthquakes: 2 strong shakes off Big Island coast

Two strong earthquakes - both over 6.0 in magnitude - struck off the coast of the Big Island in Hawaii on Sunday.

Strong earthquake hits Greek island of Crete

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others.